Chana down on subdued buys from dal millers

Chana prices were down in most markets because of subdued demand from the stockists and dal millers. The arrivals of chana in Delhi was at 300 tn and in Bikaner it was at 100 tn, both unchanged. Traders are waiting for the government procurement in Madhya Pradesh which may support prices slightly but sharp gains are unlikely because of bumper output of the pulse this season. The most active May chana futures on the NCDEX was down 1%.

Coriander down in Kota, Rajkot on supply pressure

Prices of coriander fell in key markets of Gujarat and Rajasthan due to a rise in arrivals. The fall in prices, however, is likely to be limited as arrivals are still lower than normal this year due to a decline in acreage of the crop. The most active May contract of coriander on NCDEX traded 0.9% lower.

Coriander down in Kota on sharp rise in arrivals

Prices of coriander fell in Kota, Rajasthan due to a sharp rise in arrivals today amid low demand from stockists. Higher carryover stocks of around 5-6 mln bags (1 bag = 40 kg) has dampen stockists. Stockists generally procures around 50% crop during harvesting season. The most active May contract of coriander on NCDEX traded down 1% from the previous close.